Epic Journey from Sydney to Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima in One Day

Day 1: Explore Japan

Osaka, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at Kuromon Ichiba Market

Start your day with a delightful breakfast at Kuromon Ichiba Market, where you can sample fresh sushi, grilled seafood, and seasonal fruits for a true taste of Osaka.
Visit the market which is just a short taxi ride from your hotel.
JPY2000, 1 hour

9:00AM

Visit Osaka Castle

After breakfast, head to the iconic Osaka Castle to explore its beautiful gardens and learn about its significance in Japanese history.
Take metro from Namba Station to Osakajokoen Station (20 minutes walk to the castle).
JPY600, 2 hours

11:00AM

Train to Kyoto

Embark on a quick train ride to Kyoto, where you will begin to experience traditional Japanese culture.
Catch the JR Special Rapid Service train from Osaka Station to Kyoto Station (15 minutes).
JPY560, 30 minutes

12:00PM

Lunch at Nishiki Market

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the famous Nishiki Market, where you can choose from a variety of street foods including yakitori, mochi, and matcha sweets.
Walk just 10 minutes from Kyoto Station to Nishiki Market.
JPY1500, 1 hour

1:00PM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

After lunch, visit the stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that wind through the forested mountain.
Take the train from Kyoto Station to Inari Station (5 minutes).
Free, 2 hours

3:00PM

Travel to Hiroshima by Shinkansen

Proceed to Hiroshima on the Shinkansen, enjoying the comfort and speed of Japan's bullet trains.
Return to Kyoto Station and board the Shinkansen to Hiroshima (2 hours).
JPY12000, 2 hours

5:30PM

Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Once in Hiroshima, explore the powerful Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to pay tribute to the victims of the atomic bombing.
Take a tram from Hiroshima Station to Genbaku Dome-mae Station (10 minutes).
Free, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Okonomimura

Conclude your day with a traditional Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at Okonomimura, a famous food building filled with various okonomiyaki stalls.
Walk to Okonomimura which is about a 15-minute walk from the park.
JPY1200, 1 hour

8:00PM

Experience Hiroshima's Nightlife

Finish off your journey by exploring the vibrant nightlife of Hiroshima, where you can enjoy bars and izakayas.
Stroll through the nearby streets filled with nightlife options.
Variable, 2 hours
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